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James Murphy
Murphy, James, Private, 9979, 1st Battalion, Notts and Derby Regiment

Served as Herbert Langley
Born Derby
Enlisted Derby
Killed in action France and Flanders 27th November 1914

C Company
Aged 27
Son of Mrs. Mary Ann Roe, of 4, Sacheverel Street, Derby
Le Touret Memorial

Derby Daily Express, 22nd December 1914
James Murphy had been employed by Mr. E. H. Simpson, tailor, of St. James' Street, Derby, before enlisting in 1906, and had seen service in India. He was a well known regimental hockey player, and had received several medals. He had been serving in France for two months prior to his death.